Clifford P Carlson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rockford, Illinois 61114 · Rockford SD 205
#2065 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47234 of 50,301 nationally
About Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Clifford P Carlson Elem School is a public elementary located in Rockford, in the Rockford SD 205 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 390 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2065th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 390.
There are 44 schools in Rockford; Clifford P Carlson Elem School ranks 19th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Clifford P Carlson Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Clifford P Carlson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Montessori Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
660 students · 1.7 km away
Eisenhower Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students · 1.8 km away
Spring Creek Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students · 1.9 km away
Loves Park Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
279 students · 2.2 km away
Windsor Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
315 students · 2.3 km away
Harlem Middle School
Loves Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,330 students · 2.4 km away
Guilford High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,216 students · 2.5 km away
Brookview Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students · 2.6 km away
C Henry Bloom Elem School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 3.1 km away
Maple Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
313 students · 3.2 km away
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Carnegie Elem School
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Kanoon Elem Magnet School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clifford P Carlson Elem School a good school?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 15.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2065 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Clifford P Carlson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School ranks #2065 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47234 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Clifford P Carlson Elem School?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School had 390 students in 2025.
Is Clifford P Carlson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Clifford P Carlson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Clifford P Carlson Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Clifford P Carlson Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.